Microsoft FQC-00129 Quick Reference Guide - Page 28

Acquiring Software Assurance There are several ways to cover your Windows 7 Professional licences with Software Assurance: When purchasing a Volume Licensing upgrade licence you may also get Software Assurance for that licence. Through a programme that has Software Assurance as an included benefit, such as Enterprise Agreement, Enterprise Subscription Agreement, Open Value and Open Value Subscription. A Windows 7 Professional licence bought on a new PC can be enrolled in Software Assurance through the Open Licence or Select Licence programme within 90 days of the PC purchase. When you cover a licence with Software Assurance, the benefits for that PC are available for the term of the Software Assurance coverage only, with one exception: A Windows 7 Enterprise licence - only available when bought with Software Assurance - generally becomes perpetual once Software Assurance coverage ends, so that the customer is able to keep using the product. 28 - Quick Reference Guide